National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists report that a first-in-human clinical trial of a new therapy based on the ...

How to Water a Christmas Cactus While these plants like moderately moist soil, they cannot tolerate being waterlogged. Move the container to the tub or sink when you water. Remove the saucer and ...

A post about a cactus that's unexpectedly become a striking visual representation of the effects of cigarette smoke has gone viral on Reddit. The post, shared by u/Kindly-Pineapple-585 on March 16 ...

wrinkly cactus with fractalized swirls that he describes as “Yoda-like.” The native version of the plant grows so slowly in the crannies of the cliffs of Nuevo León, Mexico, that for the ...

Despite the cloudless sky and oven-like heat, the spiky giant looked strong and healthy. Rain had recently fallen in the park, and the plant’s pleated sidewalls were extended, retaining hundreds ...

an organelle that fuels both plant and animal cells). A different descendant of that common ancestor went on to give rise to all animals and fungi. It’s like a fairy tale: one brother goes off ...

Native plants are like the VIPs of the plant world for local wildlife. They provide food and shelter for a variety of creatures, from bees and butterflies to birds and small mammals. Need a break?